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| {{Motorcycle
| | [[Yamaha]] broke into new territory by creating a 4-valve per cylinder [[engine]] in a production streetbike with the 500cc, [[4-stroke]], twin cylinder '''TX500'''. While it was a very innovative [[motorcycle]] much of its thunder was stolen by the rip roaring [[Yamaha RD350|RD350]]. |
| |name = Yamaha TX500
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| |photo= yamaha-tx500-1973-1973-4.jpg
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| |aka = TX 500
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| |manufacturer = Yamaha
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| |production = 1973
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| |model_year =
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| |predecessor =
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| |successor = [[Yamaha XS500]]
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| |class = Classic
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| |engine = 500cc Air Cooled, Four Stroke, Two Cylinder, DOHC
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| |bore_stroke = 72.9mm x 72.9mm
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| |compression = 9:1 | |
| |top_speed = 110 mph (177 km/h)
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| |power = 48.01 HP (35.8 KW) @ 8500RPM
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| |torque = 33.19 ft/lbs (45.0 Nm) @ 6500RPM
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| |ignition =
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| |spark_plug = {{sparkplug|NGK D8EA}} '73-74
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| |battery = {{battery|YUASA YB14L-A2}} '73-74
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| |transmission = Gear box: 5-Speed <br>
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| Final Drive: Chain <br>
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| Clutch: Wet multi-discs <br>
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| |final_drive= {{chain|530x108}}
| | ==1973== |
| |front_sprocket= 17T
| | [[Image:1973 Yamaha TX500.jpg|200px|thumb|left|1973 Yamaha TX500]]{{clear}} |
| |rear_sprocket= 43T
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| |frame =
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| |suspension =Front: Telescopic fork <br>
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| Rear: Dual shocks swing arm, preload adjustable
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| |brakes =Front: Disc <br>Rear: Drum
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| |front_tire = {{tire|3.25-19}}
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| |rear_tire = {{tire|3.50-18}}
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| |rake_trail =
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| |length =
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| |width =
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| |height =
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| |seat_height = 32.01 inches (813 mm)
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| |dry_weight = 425.05 pounds (192.8 Kg)
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| |wet_weight = 207.0 kg
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| |fuel_capacity = 4.0 Gallon (15.14 Liters)
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| |oil_capacity =
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| |recommended_oil= Yamalube 10w-40
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| |fuel_consumption = 6.72 liters/100 km (14.9 km/l or 35.00 mpg)
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| |turning_radius =
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| |related = [[Yamaha XS500]], [[Yamaha RD350]]
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| |competition =
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| }}
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| The '''[[Yamaha]] TX 500''' was a Air Cooled, Four Stroke, Two Cylinder, DOHC Classic [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Yamaha]] in 1973. It could reach a top speed of 110 mph (177 km/h). Max [[torque]] was 33.19 ft/lbs (45.0 Nm) @ 6500 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 48.01 HP (35.8 KW) @ 8500 RPM.
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| ==Overview==
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| [[Yamaha]] broke into new territory by creating a 4-valve per cylinder [[engine]] in a production street bike with the 500cc, [[4-stroke]], twin cylinder '''TX500'''. In 1973 the [[Yamaha TX500|TX500]] appeared with twin overhead camshafts and two years later evolved into the [[Yamaha XS500|XS500]] which sold to the end of the decade, but never in large numbers. While it was a very innovative [[motorcycle]] much of its thunder was stolen by the rip roaring [[Yamaha RD350|RD350]]. | |
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| ==Engine==
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| The engine was a [[air cooled]] Air Cooled, Four Stroke, Two Cylinder, DOHC. A 72.9mm [[bore]] x 72.9mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 498.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a double overhead cams/twin [[cam]] (dohc).
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| ==Drive==
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| The bike has a 5-Speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-discs.
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| ==Chassis==
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| It came with a 3.25-19 front [[tire]] and a 3.50-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Disc in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a Dual shocks swing arm, preload adjustable. The TX 500 was fitted with a 4.0 Gallon (15.14 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 425.05 pounds (192.8 Kg).
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| ==1973 Yamaha TX 500==
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| <gallery mode="packed-hover">
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| File:yamaha-tx500-1973-1973-4.jpg|600px|1973 Yamaha TX 500
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| File:yamaha-tx500-1973-1973-3.jpg|600px|1973 Yamaha TX 500
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| File:yamaha-tx500-1973-1973-2.jpg|600px|1973 Yamaha TX 500 Brochure
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| File:yamaha-tx500-1973-1973-1.jpg|600px|1973 Yamaha TX 500
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| File:yamaha-tx500-1973-1973-0.jpg|600px|1973 Yamaha TX 500
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| File:1973 Yamaha TX500.jpg|200px|thumb|left|1973 Yamaha TX500
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| </gallery>
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| The third model of Yamaha’s 4-stroke road sports category, this racy Super Sports model was, very different from its predecessors, the 650 and 750, being the first road bike to have a DOHC 4-valve per cylinder high output engine. Functions such as the worldﾕs first IC regulator, a CV carburetor, an full cradle frame - Duplex type" and is circular steel pipes, frame and front disc brakes were also featured on this model.
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| ==1974== | | ==1974== |
| <gallery mode="packed-hover">
| | [[Image:1974-Yamaha-TX500-Blue-5954-0.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Yamaha TX500 in Blue]][[Image:1974-Yamaha-TX500-Blue-5954-3.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Yamaha TX500 in Blue]][[Image:1974-Yamaha-TX500-Blue-5954-5.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Yamaha TX500 in Blue]][[Image:1974-Yamaha-TX500-Blue-5954-6.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Yamaha TX500 in Blue]][[Image:1974-Yamaha-TX500-Blue-5954-8.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Yamaha TX500 in Blue]][[Image:1974-Yamaha-TX500-Blue-5954-10.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Yamaha TX500 in Blue]] |
| File:1974-Yamaha-TX500-Blue-5954-0.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Yamaha TX500 in Blue
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| File:1974-Yamaha-TX500-Blue-5954-3.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Yamaha TX500 in Blue
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| File:1974-Yamaha-TX500-Blue-5954-5.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Yamaha TX500 in Blue
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| File:1974-Yamaha-TX500-Blue-5954-6.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Yamaha TX500 in Blue
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| File:1974-Yamaha-TX500-Blue-5954-8.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Yamaha TX500 in Blue
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| File:1974-Yamaha-TX500-Blue-5954-10.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Yamaha TX500 in Blue
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| </gallery> | |
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| ==In Media== | |
| * [https://motopixel.org/pixel/jigoku-no-tenshi-akai-bakuon#yamaha-tx500 Jigoku no tenshi: Akai bakuon]
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| * [https://motopixel.org/pixel/the-dark#yamaha-tx500 The Dark]
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| ==References==
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| {{reflist}}
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| {{Yamaha}}
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| [[Category:Yamaha motorcycles|TX500, Yamaha]] | | [[Category:Yamaha motorcycles|TX500, Yamaha]] |
| [[Category:Classic motorcycles]]
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| [[Category:1970s motorcycles]]
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